hotcop65: Very wet here, 91.7mm since midnight. Extreme humidity in Hamilton. It's the worst I have experienced since living here. Had a good old thunderstorm while driving back to Tokoroa. Spectactular.February 13, 2018, 05:09:17 PM

ato2: New Plymouth-some sun but some cloud but very humid indeed.February 13, 2018, 05:16:04 PM

ato2: 26 degrees this arvo in New Plymouth. Unpleasant with hot sunshine and high humidityFebruary 18, 2018, 04:09:51 PM

Babs: Can anyone please tell me in layman's terms, if this storm is going to hit Kelson and the surrounding hills, I have read so much on the news reports that I don't know whether to build an Ark or hide under the bed clothes, thank you!February 18, 2018, 04:25:52 PM

ato2: Avoid the media, I reckon. I thought it's latest track is to the south of you, Babs?February 18, 2018, 08:39:18 PM

Wolfie33: 'Lo Babs, I prefer WeatherWatch [link] for that stuff, models say its path has settled a good bit but could still wobble & veer off. A good few posts on WW. CheersFebruary 19, 2018, 10:09:05 AM

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